VAT & Customs Assistant

2 weeks ago


Lichfield, United Kingdom Dains Accountants Full time

Are you inquisitive, outcome-focused and a natural problem solver? This unique opportunity to join Dains Accountants VAT & Customs team could be your ideal career opportunity.



Training and full support will be provided for you to deliver the best outcome for our clients. With your tenacious and conscientious attitude and willingness to find solutions and deliver quality outcomes, you could build a long-lasting career within Dains.



The VAT & Customs team provides practical and commercial advice to business owners (SMEs) in an advisory capacity.



Building trusted and long-lasting business relationships is key to the growth and success of this highly respected and skilled team.



The VAT & Customs team deal with customs declarations through our customs agency and generates savings for businesses by advising on customs simplifications and streamlining processes.



As VAT & Customs Assistant, you will be pivotal in the success and delivery of all assignments and projects.



Dains is the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the Accountancy Age Top 50 + 50 rankings and now ranks 33rd largest nationally.



We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we look to provide the best working environment. We listen, learn, and evolve as we strive to make Dains a great place to work.



Responsibilities



Prepare export declarations and other customs submissions as required (eg warehouse declarations)

Take responsibility for client take on including engagement process and AMLs

Manage process including setting up templates to ensure that the take-on process is complete and accurate

Dealing with client queries and correspondence as required

Communicate updates, investigate queries, and provide research to senior team members and clients to achieve the deadlines and standards

Supporting the Senior Manager with implementations of Customs simplifications such as warehousing and IPR

Undertaking research for more complex queries

Take ownership of tasks and completion of activities and client assignments

Always provide a complete advisory and support service to clients

Attributes



Take pride in delivering quality and accurate work

Have self-discipline and drive to achieve deadlines

Ability to prioritise own work

Be confident and professional to question and qualify research and queries

Possess a naturally inquisitive and curious communication style

To develop and maintain good working relationships with team members and wider business

Be comfortable asking questions and keeping team members and clients informed of progress

Articulate and detailed communicator

To be professional and approachable with clients and staff alike and to exercise diplomacy

Able to take on board feedback given by more senior staff and to use this for personal and professional development


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